Hidden Hunger: Fortifying the Root Cause

In this week's Letter to My Farmers, Babatunde calls attention to the growing issue of hidden hunger and food scarcity in overpopulated areas. The only way to achieve zero hunger is through targeting food scarcity, and as Babatunde states,...

Food Security: Labour is a Force

The negative economic situation in Nigeria, coupled with the coronavirus pandemic have adversely affected labour availability. Labour cost plummeted to an all time high, invariably contributing to high cost of production in a country that badly needs...

The Lasting Impact of the Pandemic on Sub-Saharan Africa - What Policies are Required Now?

Join us for the fourth Global Agricultural Politics and Policy from an African Perspective (G.A.P.P.A.P.) Webinar on Thursday 28 October, 4-5PM WAT / 5-6PM CEST via Zoom. During this webinar Nigerian journalist Nancy Illoh-Nnaji, fromMoneyline with...

Our governments should be of laws rather than of men

Evelyn Shilamba prepared a passionate and progressive speech on nepotism in Africa (a word she insists writing with a k) introducing the third GAPPAP-webinar on the topic. The phrase 'our governments should be of laws rather than of men' summarizes...

Two Dutch Data Innovators in Food: the Moba Westfort Encounter

Moba and Westfort, two key Dutch players in the egg and pork chain respectively, started data integration in their food chains. Both believe digitalisation of the food chain will benefit the chain as a whole and its individual players.

Food Security: Food Supply Chain Actors (2)

This week Babatunde continues to discuss and elaborate on the topic of last week's letter. Food security is so important. Babatunde discusses how food supply chain actors have a crucial role.

Digital Dashboard at a Farm Level

Join us on Tuesday, October 26, from 1:30 PM till 2:15 PM (CET) + 45 more minutes of informality (if you care to stay on) for the first chat this fall in the Digital Food series. REGISTER HERE Upon registration (Free!) you will receive a link to the...

EU Green Deal: Don’t Invent New Standards, Apply and Collaborate on the Correct Ones

The EU Green Deal, presented in 2019 has placed a set of goals for sustainability on the global stage. The eleventh food chat of the Digital Food Chat Webinar saw Tiffany Tsui asking her panellists to discuss the EU Green Deal and these standards for...

Food Security: Food Supply Chain Actors

In this week's Letter to My Farmers, Babatunde's fourth year celebration writing these letters, Babatunde discusses food security. It can only be achieved through the maintenance of the food supply chain and the willpower it takes to do so!

Food Security: Understanding the Impact on our Environment

In this week's Letter to My Farmers, Babatunde speaks about the necessity of the community to encourage understanding of the environmental impact that food production has. He stresses the importance of environmental sustainability.

Storytelling: Be Genuine and Use Data

Digitisation helps consumers, retailers, and food processors to promote and make more informed choices. A whole new storytelling service confirming products' quality is rapidly turning into a full-blown assurance service and marketing tool. Wilbert...

Five Suggested Growth Strategies for African Agribusiness

It is important to note that major sectors comprise of agribusiness inputs, agribusiness outputs, and agricultural services. The agribusiness input sector essentially includes all resources involved in producing farm commodities such as the seed,...